jschut

jschut BSN, RN

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  1. worst part about being a nurse

    jschut replied to jlw1412's topic in General Students

    The worst part in my experience has been other nurses, of all things! The back-stabbing, let's-talk-about, let's-try-our-hardest-to-get-them-in-trouble type of people.... Yep, that's my worst

  2. I need advice

    jschut replied to Scotty's topic in General Nursing

    Scotty~ I wishI had some sort of wonderful advice, but I am a relatively new nurse myself. But if it were my hubby, I think I would...cause my hubby is one of those never-gets-a-headache, No,...

  3. nurse patient ratio on nites

    jschut replied to niteshiftnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work LTC, where my ratio is anywhere from 1:32-64, depending if the other nurse shows up or not.... That's me and "maybe" 1-2

  4. Not me!

    jschut replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does anyone know where I can find the "laws" for nursing homes in Indiana ? There's a few things I'd like to look up and use in my defense whenever one of these situations rears it's ugly head again...

  5. Nursing Schools

    jschut replied to RN-BamaStudent's topic in General Students

    Indiana University East Where? Indiana...of

  6. A tiny nurse

    jschut replied to Teresa76's topic in General Nursing

    Teresa~ You're gonna be a GREAT nurse! Don't you worry about that! You've received some wonderful advice here...just use good body mechanics and never be afraid to ask for help!:) (That's from a 5'8"...

  7. ADN or BSN?

    jschut replied to mps's topic in General Nursing

    It was more beneficial for me to go straight through for my BSN. I was considering going step by step, LPN, ADN, BSN.... But my school informed me that if I did it that way, it would take 2 yrs LONGER...

  8. I love LTC.

    jschut replied to Buddha's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nurse in LTC. I, too, love working with the elderly. They appreciate me as much as I appreciate them! And as tedious as the job gets, there is ALWAYS something that happens that makes me know I...

  9. A Good Nurse died Monday

    jschut replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers to you and her family. We're here if you need

  10. How do you deal with "patient-know-it-alls"?

    jschut replied to gizzy76's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I usually don't have the issue with my pts in LTC, but mine are the CNA's who insist that this one or that one has this or that! Not a complaint, really, cause these gals are good CNA's, but they...

  11. does anyone get to wear fun scrubs

    jschut replied to S5777's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's a personal preference and a person can continue to wear patterns or not, and still look entirely professional, as long as your uniform is clean and pressed and you are neat yourself......

  12. What would you do to keep your job? LONG

    jschut replied to angelbear's topic in General Nursing

    Pffftttt..they already use us as aides! And everything else under the sun that they can think up.. and I can certainly understand the top-dog CNA issue. I have two where I work. They pretty much run...

  13. How is school effecting your relationship?

    jschut replied to busybeaver's topic in General Students

    With my hubby, that's yet another issue. He says he's proud, and I truly think he is... And I think he is afraid I am going to find someone else (more educated than he). He's voiced this concern to me...

  14. LTC Survey rant/ vent / pitty party

    jschut replied to nursenoelle's topic in General Nursing

    3rd shift ROCKS!!!!!!!:chuckle

  15. what crackerjack box did she get her license from?!

    jschut replied to boopchick's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a small LTC on the 7p-7a shift with another nurse who has..... 1) asked me to help her move the big O2 tank (The one used to fill up portables) to a elderly woman's room, so she could hook...

  16. How is school effecting your relationship?

    jschut replied to busybeaver's topic in General Students

    I can feel your pain.... In LPN school , my husband was a constant source of, "We never see each other...you never have time for me..You should make more time....You should do this... You should do...

  17. Anyone sick of the "Drama Queen" patient?

    jschut replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    We have a lady in LTC that will be moving her R leg at the foot and knee, only to let us all know that she can't move. Same with her arm, while swinging it in the air! If we leave her alone for about...

  18. My Nocturnal Lifestyle

    jschut replied to HannasMom's topic in General Nursing

    Try staying up the last day of your nights as late as you possibly can....stay busy, then go to bed about 6p -7p.... Or, take some classes! That's what I am having to do since I want to get into BSN...

  19. Night shift question

    jschut replied to PJMommy's topic in General Nursing

    I also work nights... 7p-7a. On my nights I work 3 consecutive, my 3rd night, I try to stay up the last morning (day) till 6p or 7p, then I hit the sack. On my nights I go back IN to work, I'm usually...

  20. Not me!

    jschut replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It was LTC, and after hs meds were passed (I had one hall and another nurse had the other), the other nurse would go home, leaving me there til 6a with only 2 (sometimes 1) CNA. So, 2 (sometimes 3)...

  21. Not me!

    jschut replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Shazam~ When I was a brand new nurse, I was left to work 7p-7a ALONE with 64 residents. I know how you feel. I called the Board of Health who told me it was perfectly legal, and I needed my job, so I...

  22. One Nurse's Vision: No One Dies Alone

    jschut replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    What a lovely

  23. Fired nurses in Louisville, Ky

    jschut replied to nursek86's topic in General Nursing

    I agree... Good Luck and keep us

  24. ADN/BSN Debate on the Floors?

    jschut replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Wow... and here I am, a LPN who is going on to get MY BSN simply because I want to have a more diverse field of choices as I get closer to not being able to work the floor anymore. Wish we could all...

  25. lpn-rn...same difference

    jschut replied to reyna's topic in General Nursing

    Plato~ It's sad that a person gifted enough to be a nurse has to resort to such hatred for his/her fellow companions. No, dear Plato, you haven't gotten to me...only to warrant me to want to pray for...